Hwange National Park
Hwange National Park Highlights
Hwange National Park is located in the far west of Zimbabwe on the border of Botswana and is the largest park and protected area in Zimbabwe; approximately 14 500 km² in size offering varied habitats and vegetation types. The Park supports enormous species diversity and provides an authentic safari experience with an abundance of wildlife and fantastic birdlife. Hwange National Park is situated on the eastern edge of the Kalahari Desert and the area is dry and water is scarce during the winter months. Rare species like gemsbok and red hartebeest can sometimes be encountered. The wet summer months provide afternoon thunderstorms and the park is turned into a lush green haven. A variety of plains game including, blue wildebeest and zebra migrate here and give birth to their young during this time of year as the region supplies plenty of green grass and foliage. Hwange is an important element to wildlife conservation in southern Africa as well as neighbouring countries like Botswana and Zambia.
Hwange National Park Game Viewing
Hwange National Park is famous for its large concentration of wildlife during the winter months. There are a number of pans throughout the Park offering drinking water where wildlife congregates, offering incredible and consistent game viewing. During the summer months when plains game migrates onto the plains to give birth to their young it offers an easy meal to predators. Wildlife in the park includes elephant, Cape buffalo, sable, roan, southern giraffe, blue wildebeest, impala and occasionally gemsbok (oryx). Hwange National Park is one of the best in Zimbabwe for predators, lion, leopard, wild dog and cheetah are regularly seen, along with the smaller African wildcat, serval, honey badger, civet and spotted hyena. The park is a bird lover's haven with more than 400 species found. Hwange is also known for its massive herds of elephant and buffalo.
Linkwasha Camp
Linkwasha Camp offers luxury and style, yet offers a traditional bush experience in the legendary Hwange National Park. The park is famous for its predator activity as well as enormous herds of elephant and buffalo. The bird-life is superb with over 400 species available in the park. Linkwasha offers 2 luxury tented camps, one accommodating 14 guests and the second camp accommodating 6 guests. The camps are private and exclusive and facilities include en-suite bathrooms, indoor as well as outdoor showers, a basin and flush toilets. The camp also has a plunge pool and each unit offers magnificent views. Elevated walkways link the rooms to the main area of the camp. Game drives are offered in open 4x4 vehicles as well as nature walks accompanied by expert guides. Viewing game close up at a waterhole from one of the area's many hides is another highlight at Linkwasha.
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Little Makalolo
The remoteness of Little Makalolo forms part of its many highlights; with only 6 luxurious en-suite rooms offering incredible views of the surrounding plains, Little Makalolo promises to offer a personal and unique safari experience. The busy waterhole in front of the camp offers incredible game viewing. The area is famous for its enormous herds of elephant and buffalo as well as general wildlife. Guests can enjoy romantic bush dinners and incredible sunsets over the plains dotted with palm trees. Spot-lit evening drives promises to be exciting revealing the elusive nocturnal species. The log pile tree house overlooking the waterhole is another highlight at Little Makalolo and offers close encounters with animals. Facilities at the camp include cosy living areas such as a dining and lounge area and an open fire area where guests can enjoy after dinner drinks. The guiding at Little Makalolo is superb and guests can enjoy game drives as well as walking safaris in the area.
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Makalolo Plains
Makalolo Plains Camp is without a doubt one of the finest camps in the Hwange National Park. The camp offers privacy and exclusivity in a private concession with no other guests or safari vehicles around. Highlights at Makalolo Plains include the incredible variety of wildlife and guests can experience close encounters with game from the safety of a secluded hide strategically placed on the property. Accommodation at Makalolo is luxurious in raised tented rooms with en-suite facilities offering breathtaking views over the floodplains as well as outdoor showers for a complete bush experience. The tents are linked to the main area by wooden walkways. Battery-powered lights ensure peace and tranquility in the camp. The main area at Makalolo includes a lounge, pub, plunge pool and dining area where delicious meals are served. The guiding at Makalolo Plains is superb and of very high standard; guests can enjoy game viewing activities including game drives in open vehicles and walking safaris accompanied by expert guides as well as an underground bunker hide situated close to the camps' waterhole.
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Somalisa Camp
Somalisa Camp offers a unique location on an island along the edge of an ancient seasonal flood plain in the Hwange National Park providing spectacular scenery and incredible wildlife viewing. Somalisa is a small and personal bush camp and offers only 6 canvas safari tents with en-suite facilities promising a remote and traditional bush experience. The camp facilities are basic yet comfortable and gourmet meals are served outdoors together with fine wines. The private lounge and dining areas are private situated underneath the trees. The camp is environmentally friendly and solar lighting is provided. Activities include guided bush walks, day game drives as well as spot-lit night game drives accompanied by qualified and professional guides. Game viewing from secluded hides is also available.
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The Hide
The Hide offers visitors a unique safari experience and the emphasis is on high quality guiding, comfortable accommodation and gourmet cuisine in a relaxed environment. Hwange National Park is one of southern Africa's finest game parks and offers guests 14 650 km² of prime wilderness. The Hide is a comfortable tented safari camp promising spectacular scenery as well as an abundance of wildlife. The camp offers guests comfortable furnished tents with en-suite facilities, hot water showers, basins and flush toilets. Each tent offers its own private verandah overlooking the camps' nearby busy waterhole. Mealtimes at The Hide promises to be a feast either served in the dining area or outdoors. The camp also has a swimming pool. Activities at The Hide include game drives and bush walks accompanied by expert guides.
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